Santa Maria Valley Housing Summit 2025 to be March 27: Addressing Housing Challenges & Opportunities
[SANTA MARIA, CA. March 12, 2025] – The Santa Maria Valley Chamber, in partnership with the Home Builders Association of the Central Coast announces the 2025 Santa Maria Valley Housing Summit, scheduled to take place on March 27 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Allan Hancock College Fine Arts Complex located at 800 S. College Dr. This event, free to the public, will bring together experts, community leaders, and stakeholders to discuss the critical issue of housing in Santa Maria and the surrounding
Santa Maria Valley Chamber Announces Suzanne Singh as Vice President of Economic Development & Government Affairs
[SANTA MARIA, CA. February 20, 2025] – The Santa Maria Valley Chamber is proud to announce the promotion of Suzanne Singh to Vice President of Economic Development & Government Affairs. With over eight years of leadership at the Chamber and 15+ years of experience in economic and community development, Singh has been instrumental in driving business expansion, infrastructure improvements, and regional growth initiatives. Throughout her tenure, Singh has successfully led major development projects that
California Small Businesses Eligible for Paid Family Leave Grants - Online application is open
[SANTA MARIA, CA. July 1, 2024] -- Eligible small businesses across California can now apply for grants of up to $2,000 per employee through California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. This initiative, funded by the California Employment Training Panel and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, aims to support small businesses in managing the additional costs incurred when employees take leave.These grants are designed to help small businesses cover expenses such as cross-training existing
